Toole, Pitcher, Brooklyn, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes 1887 - 1890

This is a "baseball card" from the "Old Judge" series, produced by Goodwin & Company for Old Judge Cigarettes. It features a portrait of "Toole, P., Brooklyn" in a baseball uniform, dated between 1887 and 1890. These cards, often considered early examples of "sports cards", were popular collectibles during the late 19th century, and were included in packs of Old Judge cigarettes. The image is a black and white photograph, capturing Toole in a relaxed pose against a backdrop of a grassy field. It is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.